Posted inObituaries
Funeral planned for Friday for Milt VanDuine, 85, of Dorr
Milt Van Duine, age 85 of Dorr, died Tuesday, Sept. 6,at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. Milt was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, was a life member of the…
Posted inSports
Vikings even soccer record at 3-3 after win over Northpointe
The Hopkins boys' varsity soccer team evened its overall season record at 3-3 Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Northpointe Christian. The triumph was the Vikings' first in the O-K…
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Wildcats give South Christian a scare before losing 2-1
Wayland usually doesn't fare well against perennial soccer power South Christian, but Tuesday gave the visiting Sailors a scare in a 2-1 O-K Gold Conference loss. The first half was…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Splash pad will remain open as long as weather permits
The Wayland City Council has agreed to have two changing rooms installed as an addition to the bathrooms in the City Park next spring and has agreed to allow the…
Posted inArticles
City officials pledge to refund Dorr couple’s water overcharges
A Dorr woman and her husband, who own several properties in Wayland, contend they have been overcharged for water service since 2005 and they want a refund. And they’re likely…
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City hires Lt. Mark Rookus to come back to Wayland PD
Sgt. Mark Rookus, who retired earlier this summer after 29 years with the Wayland Police Department, will return to duty soon as a part-time lieutenant. The Wayland City Council Tuesday…
Posted inColumns
Ranger Rick: We must ensure legal, not illegal, immigration
I notice everyone is excited about Donald Trump’s proclamations Mexico will pay for the wall to be erected on the southern border. Many assert that will never happen, as did…
Posted inFeatures
Second free summer meals program serves nearly 9,000 kids
The second Wayland Union schools' summer "Funtastic" free meals program served 8,813 free meals this summer. The meal sites included Steeby Elementary, Sawmill Estates, United Church of Wayland, the Moline…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: More evidence the game is rigged and…
Ladies and gentlemen, once again: George Carlin — “The game is rigged… but nobody seems to notice, nobody seems to care.” And because nobody seems to care, the game will…
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Monday Moanin’: We must review what we value in schools
(From the blog of Mister Journalism: Reading, Sharing, Discussing, Learning) By Jeff Salisbury https://misterjournalism.wordpress.com/ First, a comment. This op-ed focuses on my brother’s adopted home state of New Mexico, but…